Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 161

SAGE

Titus kept his promise.

He didn't let me sleep a wink last night. And I lost count of how many times I had slipped into unconsciousness, only to be pulled back into the fire by his relentless touch. Every time I thought I couldn't take any more, he proved me wrong, drawing out my pleasure until I was nothing but a trembling, breathless mess beneath him.

I had surrendered to him completely. Mind, body, and soul.

The first thing I noticed when I slowly opened my eyes was the unfamiliar ceiling above me.

I tried to shift, only to find myself trapped. Titus' heavy thighs were tangled with mine, pinning me to the bed. One of his arms was wrapped possessively around my waist, keeping me pressed against him, while his face was buried in the crook of my neck. His warm breath fanned across my skin, sending a soft shiver through

me.

For a moment, I lay still, allowing myself to indulge in the feeling. This rare, quiet moment where he wasn't domineering or demanding-where he simply held me as if he never wanted to let go.

It felt... nice.

Too nice.

A dangerous warmth bloomed in my chest, something fragile and terrifying all at once. Because I knew, deep down, that moments like this didn't last.

As the night fades, so does our insanity.

And in the daylight, reality always comes crashing back.

I moved cautiously, inch by inch, trying to slip out of his grasp without waking him, like I was handling a ticking time bomb. His arm, heavy and possessive, was draped over my waist, locking me in place. I held my breath, my fingers carefully prying at his grip. Just a little more, and I'd be free.

But before I could even make any real progress, his hold tightened.

In an instant, his arm pulled me flush against his chest, his muscular frame caging me in with no room for escape. His face pressed deeper into the crook of my neck.

"Hmmm..." He let out a deep, husky groan, the vibration of it sending a ripple of heat through my entire body.

I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way his warmth seeped into me, the way my heart pounded traitorously against my ribs. The heat from his body was

intoxicating, a temptation I shouldn't even be entertaining.

Come on, Sage! Haven't you had enough already?! I scolded myself.

But my body wasn't listening. The fire he ignited last night still burned within me, dangerously close to rekindling with just the weight of his touch.

Determined, I tried again, shifting my body with painstaking slowness, hoping to slip away this time. But the result was the

same.

Titus' grip was unyielding, his powerful arms keeping me locked in place as if he had no intention of letting me go.

Panic shot through me like a lightning bolt when I heard a noise just outside his door. My heart pounded in my chest, and this time, I didn't bother being careful. I moved with urgency, my hands shaking as I tried to free myself from his grip.

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"Your Majesty, wake up!" I whispered urgently, my voice barely above a breath. But all I got in response was a deep, lazy groan.

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"Hmmm..." His body remained heavy against mine, his breathing slow and steady, completely unbothered by the situation.

1 gritted my teeth, frustration mixing with my rising fear. Why does he have to sleep like a damn rock?!

My stomach twisted in knots when I heard Harper and Cooper's voices right outside the door. My pulse spiked. What the hell are they doing here?

"Titus! Get up!" I hissed, shoving at his shoulder harder this time. Panic laced my voice as I scrambled to free myself from his grip.

let out another groggy grunt, blinking at me in confusion.

cut him off, already reaching for my clothes in a

tone must have snapped him into focus because, for once, he didn't argue. Instead, he moved quickly, yanking on his pants with a furrowed brow, still half-asleep. "What the hell is going on?" he muttered, dragging a hand through his

I heard a small voice from outside

there?" Harper's tiny

My heart stopped.

over his face. "What are

could only shrug, just as clueless

you, mister, but can you tell us where to get some food?

My stomach dropped.

Oh no. Food.

surged through me as my eyes darted toward the clock

hadn't had

hell are the servants?! Didn't you tell them there were kids with us?" I snapped at Titus

the only ones left here. Everyone else went

him. "And you didn't think to

other things on my mind," he muttered,

shot him a look that could kill. "Titus, what kind of adults are

go hungry?!"

he could say anything, Harper knocked

rubbing his temples. "I'll fix

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moving toward the door I

a deep breath

and Cooper saw me standing there, their little eyes

Titus still inside the

swirling in their innocent eyes. But

"Hi, miss," she

At least she still

quickly stepped out, closing the door just enough to block their view of Titus. "Hey, little ones I said, kooring to t level. "You're hungry,

nodded eagerly. "Yes! We woke up, and no one was around,

stabbed at my chest. I had been so caught up with him that

tucking a strand of Harper's hair behind her

head, still studying me curiously. "Mister is in there with

pointed out innocently.

My breath hitched.

I could feel

forced a casual smile. "Yes, he was

exchanged glances, clearly

care at

subject, grabbing their little hands. "We'll

ever,"

the house, taking a few wrong turns before finally stumbling upon the kitchen it was bigger fau I

the kids and motioned for them to take

said as I

instead of listening, both Harper

want to help!" Harper

We can do it too!" Cooper added, puffing out his

determination.

at

hesitated. "Are you sure? Cooking

knowing how things usually turned out

in the kitchen.

mind!" Harper grinned.

egg into a bowl, I heard footsteps

Titus' deep voice rumbled through the

him leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching the scene before him with a raised brow. His hair was still

so casually

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